Holiday in Kenya
Kenya is one of those countries that seems to have everything and it really does. From endless savannas in the rugged north to misty highlands full of tea plantations and a coastline lined with white beaches and waving palm trees.
Tipping guidelines
How much should you give? Always a tricky question, especially when tips are a big part of the hospitality industry. We’ve been here for a while so we have plenty of experience with it and we’re happy to lend you a hand.
Charlie’s Travels guarantee measure with the help of a foundation safely insured on travel
We, Charlie’s Travels, want our travellers’ money to be in safe hands with us under all circumstances! Not only do we want that, we are legally obliged to do so.
To wonderful Africa with the family
Round up your crazy uncle, your sweet grandma and your favourite cousin. Pack your bags and… discover together the wonderful world of Africa: a world where rainbows duplicate themselves over the Victoria Falls, humans and animals live together in pristine nature, immense pyramids with treasures can be found and rousing drums take you to higher realms. Whether you have a baby or are all part of the older guard, you will experience a family trip you will think back on with nostalgia every year!
Top 5 destinations 2025
Still looking for the perfect holiday destination for next year? This blog takes you to the best spots in Africa, away from the mass tourism, and into the heart of the beautiful continent. These countries should be at the top of your list!
Interview NRC – ‘neither of us longs for permanence’.
A while back, Charles and his girlfriend Stephanie were interviewed for Rush hour how people combine life and work. It’s a great column, always very personal and surprising: the NRC really takes the time for you! After a 2-hour interview, the article is now online. Curious? Read the article here!
(Photo: David Galjaard)
Food in Uganda: 5 Delicious Dishes
“Look at you! You’ve grown so fat!” said a Ugandan friend when I returned from the Netherlands after the Christmas holidays. Despite the painful remark, he said it with a big smile.
In Uganda, having plenty to eat is a sign of prosperity and self-care. Food is essential in daily life, so a trip to the Pearl of Africa is the perfect opportunity to indulge. Here are five Ugandan dishes and snacks you simply can’t miss!
10x how to become a sustainable traveller
Since the industrial revolution, the world has become a global community in which travel is increasingly common. We fly to faraway destinations, party in Prague and hold meetings in Singapore. Unfortunately, popular places suffer from mass tourism and climate change. To counteract this, we need to travel sustainably and responsibly. But how? Here are 10 valuable tips!
What to do in Mombasa: everything about this Kenyan coast city
The “white & blue city” Mombasa already has many descriptions on its record: From “dirty port city” and “past glory”, to “the tropical capital” and “the Kenyan king of holiday destinations”. It’s an urbane gem on the coast with a melting pot of cultural influences, funky streets, chill coastal vibes ánd a tropical sun.
The Lunatic Express: a mad railroad cutting across Kenya
About 130 years ago, medicine man Mogo wa’Kebiro made a mysterious prediction… He foresaw that the colonists would bring with them a gigantic iron snake, one with as many legs as a centipede. This snake would spew fire, and nothing would ever be the same again. Less than ten years later, in 1896, this prophecy came true. The British embarked on a colossal project: constructing a railway line cutting through the rugged interior of Kenya.